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#1471 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Scales Technology Academy
Elementary School · Tempe School District (4258) · Tempe, AZ
A Tempe School District (4258) elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1115 W 5TH ST, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scales Technology Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Scales Technology Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,084
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,531/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
23.8%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85281; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdeman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Noor Academy of ArizonaPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Broadmor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Asu Preparatory Academy DigitalCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 3,563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tempe School District (4258)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #16 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scales Technology Academy is listed in Tempe School District (4258); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scales Technology Academy
Scales Technology Academy is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Tempe School District (4258), serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,471 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scales Technology Academy
What grades does Scales Technology Academy serve?
Scales Technology Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Scales Technology Academy?
Scales Technology Academy has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scales Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scales Technology Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scales Technology Academy rank in AZ?
Scales Technology Academy ranks #1,471 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Scales Technology Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Scales Technology Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Scales Technology Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scales Technology Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scales Technology Academy a charter school?
No, Scales Technology Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scales Technology Academy a Title I school?
No, Scales Technology Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.2%
- Phone
- (480) 929-9909
- Area population (ZIP 85281)
- 70,726
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 25.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85281; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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